After reading through these stories of people who were injured while taking a selfie, youll start to wonder how someone could be so careless. . Psychologist Gwendolyn Seidman suggests that there's a link. This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." This one was shot at the Kilauea Volcano. A US woman died in a highway accident just seconds after uploading a selfie of herself enjoying Pharrell Williams' hit Happy on her car stereo. (No need to check; you already know it's true.). More than 250 people have met their deaths while attempting to take the perfect selfie since 2011, according to the first study of its kind. Her friend said they were drinking and did not see the approaching train on the other track. But read the Instagram caption, and you'll see that he's actually advocating for responsible behavior. Men are more than twice as likely to die in the pursuit of a selfie than women, 64 percent to 30 percent, according to the report. A selfie of a friend taking a selfie while another friend takes a selfie as you all hang on the edge of a skyscraper? Over the past decade, each year has seen tragic deaths including people falling off cliffs, being electrocuted or drowned in the search for the perfect picture. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. All rights reserved. He and his girlfriend had taken several selfies with the weapon that day, and each time, the man unloaded the gun before the pictures, then reloaded it after. Cheungs not the first to perish while snapping an ill-advised pic. OK, cool. I take advantage of it," Thomas told CBS News. But death by selfie at a temple built for human sacrifice begs the question: How far would you go to get that killer shot? Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according to the report. "Most dangerous selfie ever. Three people were gored at the 2019 running of the bulls, without taking selfies, so maybe snapping a pic while fleeing isn't the wisest? Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41,who was also killed just moments after taking a smilingselfie on her bike in in London. Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. This woman's boyfriend hashtagged "don't try this at home," "leave it to the selfie pros" and "dangerous woman" about her selfie at Rolley Falls in British Columbia. That happened," Nash wrote on Instagram. When it comes to locations, the most common one for a selfie death or injury is a railway line. In January 2017, YouTuber and stuntman CassOnline posted a GoPro selfie video atop London's Tower Bridge. 'If the last 18 months have taught us anything, it's that being able to get out and explore is vital for our physical and mental health,' Walter said. Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself atop tall buildings without using safety equipment. The influencer had decided to take selfies at the edge of a waterfall at the parks Pineapple Mountain site a locale popular with hikers at sunset when she apparently lost her footing and fell into the 16-foot pool below. We know this snowboarding selfie was shot with a virtual reality camera, but those trees look awfully close. Nonetheless, alligators are one of the most dangerous animals on Earth, so we probably wouldn't want to get close to a gator in pursuit of a great selfie, as this guy did in the Florida Everglades. Wu Yongning, 26,died in November 2017 after falling from a 62-story building in the city of Changsha, China. This month, a grown man fell to his death while posing for a picture on a ledge at Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan citadel in Peru. The shocking incident occurred after Sofia Cheung, 32, and three friends. / CBS NEWS. Fatal poses with walruses, bulls and even a live grenade, People will do crazy things to get the best selfie to share on social media, Death by Selfie: 11 Disturbing Stories of Social Media Pics Gone Wrong. Another reason to stop taking pictures with wild animals. The woman suffered a severed leg and later died in hospital. This pic from Yekaterinburg, Russia, is dizzying and more than a little alarming. The tower is more than 1,000 feet tall. THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. Maybe this scary photo will convince you to stop following dangerous selfie-takers so they will stop taking these risks? More people have died taking selfies than from shark attacks, so it looks like this daredevil is tempting death while encouraging others to do the same. contestant stuns fans with cringey hobby: 'I know I'm old', 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards: Lana Del Ray, Kim Petras, & more, RHOA star Drew Sidora accuses ex Ralph Pittman of cheating, mental abuse, Original Gone With The Wind script reveals secret war over slavery, cut scenes, Kanye West and 'wife' Bianca Censori look surprisingly happy on dinner date. She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. This Instagrammer said she was attacked by her co-starring monkey soon after the selfie was taken he wanted her beads. Just for the record, you're not allowed to climb on the Brooklyn Bridge. And here, Lau poses above Shenzhen, China. While Using A Selfie Stick, A Man Falls From A 100-Foot Cliff Like many on our list, this adventurous selfie-taker seems well aware of the risks involved. First published on September 11, 2015 / 3:27 PM. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. The chopper came down in the East River and they drowned as a result of not being able to take off harnesses that kept them tied to the doorless aircraft so they could take their pictures. The caption read, Better Days are coming. The facts speak for themselves. Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. Despite the risk, people still seem intent on taking incredibly risky selfies like this one. This one, taken near Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano, is the most frightful of all. will gonna miss your chat every day. We really hope he's secured and not to her! The same month 23-year-old Qiumeidied, hiker Sofia Cheungplunged to her death while taking selfies at the edge of a waterfall in Hong Kong. Always make your living doing something you enjoy. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spains Costa Blanca in 2019. The former Soviet Unionhad to issue selfie guidelines after citizens wounded themselves with self-inflicted gunshots, pulling pins out of grenades and touching live wires. Dan Avery For Dailymail.com A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. The following year, a 32-year-old Spaniard was gored to death when he entered the running area to snap a selfie. Sitting on the edge is less advisable. First, we couldn't believe someone took a selfie while making this jump. At the end of last year, Guilherme Chiapetti, 22, suffered multiple fractures and traumatic brain injuries after hitting his head at Cachoeira da Ona, a taking a selfie at beauty spot in Brazil. 20:42 GMT 04 Oct 2021. Over the past decade, each year has seen tragic deaths including people falling off cliffs, being electrocuted or drowned in the search for the perfect picture. Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi found 259 people died while attempting to take a photograph of themselves in 137 separate incidents around the world between October 2011 and November 2017. But this makes our rational minds hurt. Don't these people know that city rules prohibit selfies during the event? India has seen the most selfie deaths by far, with over 180 since 2011. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. In this case, what he's standing on the edge of is a canyon in Utah's Canyonlands National Park. With over 300,000 followers, this beautiful couple has made it their thing to show their love as they travel the world. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. The path up Huashan Mountain in Xian, China, is considered one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. The 43 year old died along with six other staff members and friends. She didn't notice until she looked at her pictures. Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according. Some cyclists have spoken of how spectators should be banned from taking selfies while watching the Tour de France. Just saying. Unfortunately, two selfie-related deaths have taken place here since 2018. The 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. Like Daniel Lau, Alexander Remnev is well-known for his selfie stunts. In 2018, a man was hit by a train trying to take the perfect picture. This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. This guy seems unenthused, but at least he's not as bad as the woman looking down at her cellphone. This French skier got a great shot, but did he land on his feet? He wasn't even participating in the event. strong>16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies 16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. But did you know it can turn deadly? A man posted: "So my girlfriend just sent me this selfie. "I always went there for sunsets," Punkar told CBS News. This selfie-snapper took pride in taking his picture while driving, saying he was merely "clowning around." Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. The unnamed pair fell hundreds of feet from the scenic Cabo da Raca coastline, after apparently crossing a safety barrier in their quest for a striking picture. "I have been diving for over a decade and done 1000's of dives around the world," he says. England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. According to Gray, surveys of college students show the trait is far more prevalent today than even as recently as 30 years ago. The running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, dates back to 1591. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency chastised these photo-takers, saying, "No selfie is worth risking your life for.". 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